Formula 1 had a busy Tuesday off the track, with rumors involving Christian Horner, debates about the 2026 title fight, and growing anticipation for the Canadian GP. Gabriel Bortoleto also appeared among the highlights by projecting a more competitive weekend for Audi in Montreal.
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Christian Horner returned to the spotlight after BYD emerged as a possible future destination for the British executive. The name of the Red Bull boss has been linked to the Chinese automaker’s project, further increasing speculation about possible major changes in the Formula 1 paddock.
In the championship fight, Bernie Ecclestone said he believes Max Verstappen can still definitively enter the title fight this season. The former Formula 1 boss highlighted the Dutchman’s ability to seize any opportunity even amid the strong current competition on the grid.
Looking ahead to the Canadian GP, Gabriel Bortoleto showed confidence in a more solid performance from Audi. The Brazilian said he expects a more consistent weekend from the team after the positive signs observed in the last stages of the 2026 season.
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McLaren also gained attention by evaluating the debut of a new front wing inspired by concepts used by Ferrari. The British team continues to seek to reduce the gap to direct rivals in the championship and sees room for improvement with recent updates.
Another hot topic of the day came from Ferrari. Frédéric Vasseur criticized the FIA after changes to the starting procedure recently implemented by the category. The French executive expressed discomfort with the lack of alignment on the changes adopted by the entity.
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